Research Methods

Question 1

is the collection of data by having people answer a series of questions’ (Henslin, Possamai, & Possamai-Inesedy 2011, p. 112). This method tends to be used in quantitative research, and it normally involves statistical analysis.

Answer 1

Survey

Question 2

involve ‘direct questioning of respondents’ (Henslin, Possamai, & Possamai-Inesedy 2011, p. 114). This questioning can involve close or open-ended questions.

Answer 2

Interviews

Question 3

is ‘research in which the researcher participates in a research setting while observing what is happening in that setting’ (Henslin, Possamai, & Possamai-Inesedy 2011, p. 116). This method does not likely lead to generalizable findings.

Answer 3

Participant Observations

Question 4

is the ‘analysis of data that has been collected by other researchers’ (Henslin, Possamai, & Possamai-Inesedy 2011, p. 117). This method indicates that research does not always need to involve the collection of new data.

Answer 4

Secondary Analysis

Question 5

is the study of recorded sources, which can include written texts of various kinds, but also encompasses audio and video recordings.

Answer 5

Documentary Research

Question 6

are studies designed to help establish cause and effect. This research method involves the identification of an ‘independent variable (something that causes a change in another variable)’ and a ‘dependent variable (the variable that might change)’ (Henslin, Possamai, & Possamai-Inesedy 2011, p. 118).

Answer 6

Experiments